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Import Freight Coordinator

Import Freight Coordinator

Page PersonnelNortholt, England
30+ days ago
Salary
£25,000.00–£28,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description
  • If you have experience in Freight forwarding
  • If you live in and around North West London
  • About Our Client

    The client is a medium to large FMCG importer of foods based in NW London.

    Job Description

    The key responsibilities will include

    • To organise all overseas transport and deal with any queries relating to this.
    • To obtain price quotes for all shipments and ensure the most competitive and effective solution is used.
    • To maintain regular meetings with freight forwarders and make sure that we get the best customer service possible.
    • To keep the transport tender up to date.
    • To review all transport invoices and pass them to the accounts department in a timely manner.
    • To resolve any pricing queries or complaints and escalate if necessary.
    • To check all customs clearance paperwork to ensure the right amount of duty has been paid and raise any issues with the transport companies if necessary.
    • To complete all declarations (customs clearance for goods going into NI)
    • To maintain the Control and Carriers spreadsheet with the help of the Logistics Stock Controller.
    • To analyse transport rates on a regular basis and flag up any variances to the rest of the team and the Business Analysis team.
    • To ensure commodity codes and duty rates are reviewed on a quarterly basis and research commodity codes for new lines.
    • The Successful Applicant

      The successful candidate will

    • Be a confident communicator
    • Have good negotiation skills
    • Be proactive
    • Be able to work towards deadlines
    • Be well organised
    • Ideally have some experience in Freight forwarding
    • What's on Offer

      A permanent role with a large and thriving company. Good benefits package.